Written question asked by Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2026. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Local Housing Allowance: Older People
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the freeze on Local Housing Allowance on levels of poverty among older private renters.
- Answer
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviewed LHA rates and confirmed in his written ministerial statement on 26 November 2025 that rates would be maintained at their current levels for 2026/27.
Renters facing a shortfall in meeting their housing costs can apply for discretionary support through the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Housing Payments from local authorities in England.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 644
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
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Statutory Review of State Pension and Benefit Rates: 2026/27
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Poverty Older people Local housing allowance
- Link
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- Timestamp
- 2026-05-27 12:45:13 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/writtenparliamentaryquestion/commons/2026-27/644
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